Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Kavovit, American actor (Paul-As the World Turns), born in Bronx, New York
- Ebbe Sand, Danish footballer (FC Schalke 04 ), born in Aalborg, Denmark
- Naohito Fujiki, Japanese actor and pop singer, born in Kurashiki, Japan
- Tamarie Ivie, American female professional baseball infielder (Colorado Silver Bullets), born in Anaheim, California
Famous Deaths
- Hezekiah M. Washburn, American Presbyterian Congo missionary, dies at 88
- Sally Benson, American writer (Meet Me In St. Louis), dies at 74
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About July 19, 1972
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lean On Me - Bill Withers
#1 Song: Puppy Love - Donny Osmond
